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Ewe Kujẹkujẹ, known in English as Chickweed and botanically as Stellaria media, is a highly valued Yoruba medicinal plant recognized for its cooling, detoxifying, and healing properties.
Traditionally, Ewe Kujẹkujẹ is used to treat fever, skin diseases, and respiratory problems, while spiritually, it is regarded as a powerful cleansing leaf for removing bad luck, neutralizing witchcraft, and attracting blessings.
Key Facts
Category: Leaf
Botanical Name: Chick Weed
Common Name: Stellaria Media
Yoruba name: Ewe Kujẹkujẹ
Igbo Name: Nil
Hausa Name: Nil
Health Benefits
1. Reduces Fever and Body Heat
Ewe Kujẹkujẹ herbal drinks are used to cool the body, reduce fever, and relieve malaria symptoms.
2. Detoxifies the Blood and Boosts Immunity
The leaf helps flush toxins from the blood, improving general health and boosting resistance to infections.
3. Treats Skin Diseases and Speeds Wound Healing
Poultices or washed extracts are applied to boils, rashes, eczema, and other skin irritations for quick healing.
4. Relieves Respiratory Problems
The leaf is used in Yoruba herbal practice to soothe cough, asthma symptoms, and chest congestion.
5. Improves Digestion and Relieves Constipation
Because of its mild laxative properties, Kujẹkujẹ helps improve bowel movement and prevent constipation.
6. Restores Strength After Long Illness
Herbalists recommend it to regain lost energy after serious sickness or prolonged fever.
Spiritual Use
1. Cleansing Bad Luck and Negative Energy
Ewe Kujẹkujẹ is used in herbal baths to remove bad luck, envy, and spiritual blockages.
2. Protection Against Witchcraft and Evil Attacks
The leaf is used in charms or spiritual baths to neutralize witchcraft, evil arrows, and hidden spiritual attacks.
3. Breaking Curses and Generational Bondage
Yoruba herbalists use it in combination with other sacred herbs to break stubborn curses and free people from spiritual bondage.
4. Attracting Blessings and Favor
When prepared in fortune-opening rituals, it is believed to attract good luck, favor, and prosperity.
5. Restoring Peace and Harmony
Sprinkling Kujẹkujẹ water around homes is believed to restore peace, love, and family unity.
Characteristics
⦁ Physical Appearance –
Ewe Kujẹkujẹ has small, soft green leaves with tiny white star-shaped flowers.
⦁ Taste and Smell –
Mild, slightly green taste; fresh leafy aroma when crushed or boiled.
⦁ Growth Pattern –
It is a low-growing creeping plant commonly found in moist farmlands, gardens, and bushy areas.
Functions
⦁ Traditional Medicine –
Fever treatment, blood detoxification, skin healing, and respiratory relief.
⦁ Spiritual Cleansing –
Removes bad luck, protects against witchcraft, and restores peace.
⦁ Immune Booster –
Builds resistance to infections and supports general wellness.
Conclusion
Ewe Kujẹkujẹ, the Yoruba Chickweed (Stellaria media), is a cooling, detoxifying, and spiritually powerful plant. It is used to treat fever, heal skin problems, and for spiritual fortifications.
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